(a) FOG interceptors/traps shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable standards of the control authority, State of WV, and EPA. Interceptors shall have two compartments designed for grease retention. All grease removal devices shall be subject to the written approval of the Parkersburg Utility Board. Such approval shall be based on the demonstrated removal efficiencies of the proposed devices.
(b) FOG interceptors shall be located to allow access to be available at all times, to allow for their maintenance and inspection.
(c) Grease interceptors shall be installed an adequate distance from sinks and dishwashers to allow for adequate cooling of the wastewater. Wastewater temperatures shall not exceed 120 degrees where entering the grease interceptor.
(d) FOG interceptors installed in areas that will allow vehicle traffic over the interceptor shall be designed to have adequate load-bearing capacity.
(e) Each interceptor shall have only one inlet and one outlet pipe connection.
(f) Each interceptor shall have a sample well installed
(g) The capacity shall not be less than 1,000 gallons and not more than 3,000 gallons unless approved by the PUB. If the calculated capacity exceeds 3,000 gallons then multiple units shall be plumbed in series to meet the needed capacity.
(Ord. 1395. Passed 6-14-11.)